35 arrests made in Louisiana operation targeting child predators on social media

BATON ROUGE, La. (KALB) - Thirty-five people have been arrested as part of an operation that targets child predators on social media platforms, according to Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill.

“Operation Safe Networks” was conducted from August through October 2026, focused on people accused of violating a Louisiana law that prohibits sex offenders sentenced for offenses against children from using social networking sites.

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Authorities said they also found suspected violations of other laws, including failure to register or notify as a sex offender or child predator and sexual abuse of animals.

Authorities listed the platforms used as Facebook, X, Instagram, PlayStation, XBOX, Telegram, Discord, YouTube, Snapchat, WhatsApp, TikTok, Threads, Fambase, LinkedIn, WhatNot and Zangi.

The Orleans Metro Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force conducted the operation. It is part of the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, which is coordinated through the attorney general’s office.

Murrill said law enforcement received more than 46,000 tips from the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children this year.

“Parents, please continue to monitor your child’s electronic devices,” Murrill said. “Being a parent and not a friend can save their life.”

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